[neeeeeeeeeek]

Anyone know anything about this? I called in for Sunday lunch and they are not currently selling food. The person behind the bar said they only found out 2 days before it happened. I did not recognise any of the staff though so has everyone left?

It's bloody Thornbridge again, surely if you take over somewhere as successful you would try and maintain service? It's usually really busy on a Sunday as they did a good Sunday lunch but it was deserted. What's gone off?

[jamesogt]

Another Enterprise pub, another Thornbridge takeover. I heard talk of it about 2 weeks ago, looks like it has gone through.....

I ate at The Cricket on Sunday, it was decent but not £14.90 worth of Sunday lunch.

[neeeeeeeeeek]

Perhaps the people who ran it got sick of Enterprise screwing them over, drinks have been expensive in the Stag for ages, they even charge full price for lime and soda! I take it you don't know what has happened to the staff?

We ended up at the Lescar, a tenner for roast Pork, it was nice but I would not rush back.

[beegee7]

Never thought much to the Stag mainly because I don't eat out at all if I can help it, but the last thing I would want is yet another Thornbridge outlet because I don't think much to their beer. Having said that they seem to know their business because every time I go past their pubs they look busy, so they're getting it right for their market audience which amazes me because I would have thought they were now at saturation point.

[Stoatwobbler]

Originally Posted by neeeeeeeeeek

Perhaps the people who ran it got sick of Enterprise screwing them over, drinks have been expensive in the Stag for ages, they even charge full price for lime and soda! I take it you don't know what has happened to the staff?

We ended up at the Lescar, a tenner for roast Pork, it was nice but I would not rush back.

Thornbridge pubs tend not to be all that cheap either. Still, I'm sure I'll pop in at some point to see what they've done with the place as I do like a pint of Kipling.

https://www.facebook.com/thornbridge...23066977755356

[taxman]

Originally Posted by beegee7

Never thought much to the Stag mainly because I don't eat out at all if I can help it, but the last thing I would want is yet another Thornbridge outlet because I don't think much to their beer. Having said that they seem to know their business because every time I go past their pubs they look busy, so they're getting it right for their market audience which amazes me because I would have thought they were now at saturation point.

I've read recently that the brewery and pub business is losing money

"Emma’s husband, Jim, runs Thornbridge Brewery, housed in a converted outbuilding on the estate and another site in nearby Bakewell. One of his ales is called Jaipur, a nod to the city where he and Emma married. He also owns a number of pubs and restaurants, all of which operate at a loss according to the latest accounts. "

From here.

They certainly seem to be doing well with The Greystones and it's live music nights though.

[splodgeyAl]

Originally Posted by taxman

I've read recently that the brewery and pub business is losing money

"Emma’s husband, Jim, runs Thornbridge Brewery, housed in a converted outbuilding on the estate and another site in nearby Bakewell. One of his ales is called Jaipur, a nod to the city where he and Emma married. He also owns a number of pubs and restaurants, all of which operate at a loss according to the latest accounts. "

From here.

They certainly seem to be doing well with The Greystones and it's live music nights though.

Possibly not for much longer, now that one has to jump thru flaming hoops just to buy a ticket. Well, you can't get them at the pub itself any more

[Andy C]

It is indeed now a pub run by Thornbridge Brewery.

Thornbridge now run:
Stag
Greystones
DaDa
Hallamshire House
Coach & Horses
Champs

Brewkitchen, a joint venture between Thornbridge and Richard Smith restaurants run:
Cricket Inn
Inn at Troway
Relish
Beauchief Cellar Door

[neeeeeeeeeek]

Originally Posted by Stoatwobbler

Thornbridge pubs tend not to be all that cheap either. Still, I'm sure I'll pop in at some point to see what they've done with the place as I do like a pint of Kipling.

https://www.facebook.com/thornbridge...23066977755356

I found it a good place to go for Sunday lunch, the food was always nice and good value. It seemed to attract loads of people with their annoying kids though. All called Tarquin or Esmarelda and they were free to run around and be massively annoying as their snooty parents were busy ignoring the screaming baby they had brought along for the ride!

[Nagel]

Originally Posted by taxman

I've read recently that the brewery and pub business is losing money

"Emma’s husband, Jim, runs Thornbridge Brewery, housed in a converted outbuilding on the estate and another site in nearby Bakewell. One of his ales is called Jaipur, a nod to the city where he and Emma married. He also owns a number of pubs and restaurants, all of which operate at a loss according to the latest accounts. "

From here.

They certainly seem to be doing well with The Greystones and it's live music nights though.

Just because Thornbridge operate at a loss according to the latest accounts doesn't mean they are actually losing money. A taxman would realise that more than most people.

[beegee7]

Originally Posted by Andy C

It is indeed now a pub run by Thornbridge Brewery.

Thornbridge now run:
Stag
Greystones
DaDa
Hallamshire House
Coach & Horses
Champs

Brewkitchen, a joint venture between Thornbridge and Richard Smith restaurants run:
Cricket Inn
Inn at Troway
Relish
Beauchief Cellar Door

Do they have anything to do with The Packhorse at Little Longstone? Which used to be a lovely quirky pub but has been ruined by whoever is running it now.

[Doom]

I've not been in The Stag since I worked up that way 15 years ago, I guess I'll have to give it a try again now.

We could do with a Thornbridge pub in the North of Sheffield.

Regards

Doom

[Tigerfan]

Originally Posted by Doom

I've not been in The Stag since I worked up that way 15 years ago, I guess I'll have to give it a try again now.

We could do with a Thornbridge pub in the North of Sheffield.

Regards

Doom

With the way they are closing pubs down in north sheffield we will soon be grateful for any pub in north sheffield.

[wednesday1]

Originally Posted by Tigerfan

With the way they are closing pubs down in north sheffield we will soon be grateful for any pub in north sheffield.

They'd have to be desperate if they wish for a soulless Thornbury pub!

[swelter]

Originally Posted by beegee7

Do they have anything to do with The Packhorse at Little Longstone? Which used to be a lovely quirky pub but has been ruined by whoever is running it now.

Yes it is Emma and Jim Harrison's local pub that they bought on a whim, so that they could perpetuate their 'Lord of the Manor' lifestyle.

[Meaks]

They will probably rename it the Staga Bar.

[aeinstein199]

There is also rumour that Enterprise are making life difficult for The Devonshire in Dore, with Thornbridge poised to try and take it.

[Stoatwobbler]

Originally Posted by Doom

I've not been in The Stag since I worked up that way 15 years ago, I guess I'll have to give it a try again now.

We could do with a Thornbridge pub in the North of Sheffield.

Regards

Doom

It's very noticable that Thornbridge like to go for pubs in the leafier areas of Sheffield. Just wondering whereabouts on the North side of town would fit that bill.

[alas_alas]

I cannot understand what people are complaining about - Thornbridge are taking over run-down pubs and revitalising them by installing quality beers and most often very good quality food.

To take two examples, I would not have gone near The Greystones or The Stag in their previous guises. I can only speak of The Greystones, but now it has become a welcoming destination pub, with great beer and live music. It also provides a huge boost to the area in terms of passing trade and sociability.

Same goes to the group who are changing round places like The Broadfield and The Old House. It's a winning formula, and I'd personally prefer some annoying brattish kids running around on a Sunday than being threatened by some knuckleheaded locals (to take The Broadfield as an example!).

[mediumfast]

Originally Posted by alas_alas

I cannot understand what people are complaining about - Thornbridge are taking over run-down pubs and revitalising them by installing quality beers and most often very good quality food.

To take two examples, I would not have gone near The Greystones or The Stag in their previous guises. I can only speak of The Greystones, but now it has become a welcoming destination pub, with great beer and live music. It also provides a huge boost to the area in terms of passing trade and sociability.

Same goes to the group who are changing round places like The Broadfield and The Old House. It's a winning formula, and I'd personally prefer some annoying brattish kids running around on a Sunday than being threatened by some knuckleheaded locals (to take The Broadfield as an example!).

Oddly I went to the old Broadfield for 20 years prior to it reopening and never once saw any trouble let alone the knuckleheads you describe